DRATA: A meeting was held on Monday, March 31, 2008, and among items discussed were the heating charges.

Many details were put forward and Councillor Trevor Watkins will take it to the people concerned and will hope to have some update by the next meeting.

These meetings are for residents and tenants in all of the Tredegar Park Ward so if you feel you have a problem or need to discuss an issue please come and join us at the next meeting, Monday, May 5, at 7pm at the Duffryn Community Centre.

THIRTY-YEAR FESTIVAL: We are still looking for residents and tenants to join us for this special occasion. If you feel you have a spare moment and would like to help please contact the Duffryn Link, 01633 816916, or me on 01633 817270.This is going to be a joint venture with Drata Local Partnership Board and Duffryn Link and the schools. There will be many stalls and activities so make a note for Saturday, July 12, at Sandpiper Park.

KESTREL WAY RESIDENTS' ASSOCIATION: An Easter bonnet parade was held on bank holiday Monday and the children really enjoyed it. We had judges from Woodside, Mr and Mrs Wilmott, and the four winners were presented with a large Easter egg.

All the children whose parents participate in the weekly raffle were given goody bags and a lovely time was had by children and adults. We appreciated the Argus taking photographs and printing them. Also, we were delighted that Kestrel Way was selected to be our street this week, we are a close community and we work well together.

NIGHTINGALE COURT: On Thursday, April 17,there will be an evening's entertainment with "Sparkle" for the price of £6, bring your own drink. Watch Grassroots for further details.

DUFFRYN ROUNDABOUT: When the roundabout was sprayed with blue paint we contacted Christine Thomas at the Civic Centre Environment Department and we would like to say a big thank-you for the help she gave and for having the roundabout cleaned.

It was very much appreciated as it was going to be a big job for the children to clean. Also the same lady has helped a lot with the fly-tipping and especially with the removal of a mattress that was blocking the reen by 1 Kestrel Way. Thank you again for your help.

Don't forget, any news you have or want to put in the Argus give me a call.

Jean Watkins